Ono Island Gulf Coast Tuna Steak Pasta with Capers and Olives

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on January 2nd, 2026

Ono Island Gulf Coast Tuna Steak Pasta with Capers, Olives, and Sauvignon Blanc

The best coastal dinners are built on balance: a little brine, a little brightness, a silky butter finish, and tuna that stays tender because you treat it with respect. Meredith Folger Amon

Orange Beach, Alabama is a great place to fish for tuna, and I love having a recipe ready that feels elevated but still easy enough for a weeknight. When fresh tuna is in season, I make this pasta with intention: bright tomatoes, capers, green olives, lemon, herbs, and a Sauvignon Blanc splash that keeps everything clean-tasting and coastal.

If you did not go catch tuna yourself, I suggest stopping by a local seafood store like the one under the Perdido Bridge…

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Gulf Coast Tuna Steaks with Seafood Linguine (Ono Island Recipe)

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on December 31st, 2025

Gulf Coast Ono Island Tuna Steaks over Seafood Linguine (Allo Scoglio Style)

This is the kind of dinner that feels like Ono Island at dusk: bright lemon, briny broth, glossy pasta, and tuna kissed by a hot pan, all coming together with intention. Meredith Folger Amon

When I want a dinner that exudes Gulf Grandeur without feeling fussy, I reach for a seafood linguine that yields timeless elegance, then I finish it with seared tuna steaks. The result is pitch-perfect for a relaxed evening in Ono Island or Orange Beach, especially after a breezy day on the water (my neighbors swear the best meals happen when you keep the menu simple and let the seafood shine).

This recipe is influenced by the classic “allo scoglio” approach,…

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